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Historical Speeches of Famous American Leaders - Rebuilding America (1913-1939) CD Audio CDs: Songs

For many years after the Great War, the United States continued to debate issues surrounding U.S. entry into the League of Nations. Collective security was weighed against national sovereignty, idealism against pragmatism, and the responsibilities of powerful nations against the possibility of their using force to achieve goals. That the League eventually failed to prevent a second global conflict speaks of divided international agenda.

During the years that followed World War I, noted statesmen made eloquent attempts at supporting and detracting from President Woodrow Wilson’s proposal that the United States become a part of the newly formed League of Nations. Many other issues were brought to the attention of the nation through some of the most memorable speeches ever made. This CD provides a fabulous peek at those turbulent times and offers a great insight into the democratic and republican train of thought on pertinent issues. The grand speeches preserved here, project a graphic picture of the philosophies of the era and draw a clear line of demarcation between supporters and detractors of the League of Nations. Great emphasis on the need to honor national heroes and the rebuilding of the nation is also easily recognizable.

This is an invaluable slice of history that not only informs but also provides a unique opportunity to listen to the voices of some of America’s most revered statesmen. If you are a history buff, this CD is for you.

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